The fully registered and accredited National Certificate in Micro-Finance (NQF 3) equips you with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required to function effectively as a Micro-Finance Officer in a Micro-Finance institution. Exploring all the aspects of the micro loan process from dealing with a loan application, through processing the loan disbursement to handling repayments, this certificate will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to comply with the regulations within the Micro-Finance industry.
NOTE: You must be working in the Micro-Finance Industry to enrol for this qualification
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | COMMENTS | |
Is this accredited? | SAQA ID: 23453 | |
Is this Unit Standard aligned? | All full qualifications are composed of unit standards. All unit standards in this qualification are recognised by Services SETA. | |
Do I write tests/exams? | This qualification is assessed through Summative and Formative Assessments | |
Must I submit a Portfolio of Evidence? | This qualification is assessed through Summative and Formative Assessments | |
Can I earn exemptions? | If you have completed courses that are aligned to unit standards, Chartall will award exemptions. | |
Is it available via RPL? | This qualification can be completed via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional requirements must be adhered to, to qualify for RPL. | |
Do I need to be employed to enrol? | This qualification is aimed at people already working in the Micro-Finance industry, seeking to sharpen their skills. | |
Is this a fully online course? | Yes, the course is fully online. The course material is a combination of e-learning, resources, and pre-recorded e-lectures. | |
Do you offer a blended learning option? | Yes, we offer a blended learning approach. This is available as part of our corporate training and development solutions | |
Do I need the internet access for this course? | Yes, you do need internet access. A PC or tablet with sufficient connectivity to download learning materials and view videos. | |
Duration | 52 Weeks | |
Skills level | NQF level 3 |
Course Features
- Lectures 21
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 52 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- Skills Programme 1:
- Unit Standard 110028 – Understanding Micro-Finance Business Principles
- Unit Standard 13440 – Understanding the legal, ethical and professional needs of the micro-finance industry
- Unit Standard 110029 – Develop administrative procedures in a Micro-Finance organisation
- Unit Standard 13426 – Develop and implement credit policies, procedures and control systems
- Unit Standard 13441 – Develop cash management procedures in a micro-finance organisation
- Unit Standard 7567 – Produce and use spreadsheets for business
- Unit Standard 7575 – Produce presentation documents for business Skills Programme 2:
- Skills Programme 2:
- Unit Standard 13419 – Calculate the repayment ability and assess the credit risk of potential clients
- Unit Standard 13424 – Collect and manage loans
- Unit Standard 110027 – Recommend the financing decision and pay out the loan
- Unit Standard 9010 – Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations
- Unit Standard 9013 – Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts
- Unit Standard 9012 – Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities
- Unit Standard 7456 – Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues
- Skills Programme 3:
- Unit Standard 8970 – Write texts for a range of communicative contexts
- Unit Standard 13444 – Counsel customers in a micro-finance environment
- Unit Standard 10170 – Demonstrate understanding of employment relations in an organisation
- Unit Standard 10955 – Foster and maintain customer relations
- Unit Standard 8968 – Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication
- Unit Standard 9960 – Communicate verbally and non-verbally in the workplace
- Unit Standard 8969 – Interpret and use information from texts